Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter

Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter is a German politician and a long-serving member of the Bundestag. Since 2013, she has held the position of Parliamentary State Secretary, serving under successive chancellors. Her political career began in local government in Waldshut, and she has since become a prominent figure within the Social Democratic Party, focusing on environmental policy, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. She is known for her advocacy regarding nuclear safety and environmental conservation, frequently representing Germany in international climate negotiations and at the United Nations.